Imports of goods and services in Gabon
Gabon: Imports of goods and services was 5.91 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
5.91 trillion constant LCU
Change on year
up 9.1%
World rank
34th
of 179 countries
All-time high
5.91 trillion constant LCU
in 2025
All-time low
122.58 billion constant LCU
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Imports of goods and services in Gabon, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Gabon stood at 5.91 trillion constant LCU. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.1% on the previous year and up 131.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Gabon peaked at 5.91 trillion constant LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 122.58 billion constant LCU, in 1960.
That places Gabon 34th out of 179 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Gabon, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 122.58 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 141.00 billion constant LCU | +15.0% |
| 1962 | 149.25 billion constant LCU | +5.9% |
| 1963 | 186.09 billion constant LCU | +24.7% |
| 1964 | 205.78 billion constant LCU | +10.6% |
| 1965 | 224.19 billion constant LCU | +9.0% |
| 1966 | 247.88 billion constant LCU | +10.6% |
| 1967 | 313.70 billion constant LCU | +26.5% |
| 1968 | 337.39 billion constant LCU | +7.6% |
| 1969 | 375.12 billion constant LCU | +11.2% |
| 1970 | 401.88 billion constant LCU | +7.1% |
| 1971 | 418.99 billion constant LCU | +4.3% |
| 1972 | 490.95 billion constant LCU | +17.2% |
| 1973 | 490.95 billion constant LCU | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 1.07 trillion constant LCU | +118.0% |
| 1975 | 1.37 trillion constant LCU | +28.2% |
| 1976 | 1.54 trillion constant LCU | +12.5% |
| 1977 | 1.53 trillion constant LCU | -1.2% |
| 1978 | 1.24 trillion constant LCU | -18.8% |
| 1979 | 1.06 trillion constant LCU | -14.6% |
| 1980 | 1.23 trillion constant LCU | +16.1% |
| 1981 | 1.77 trillion constant LCU | +43.7% |
| 1982 | 1.60 trillion constant LCU | -9.6% |
| 1983 | 1.83 trillion constant LCU | +14.7% |
| 1984 | 1.86 trillion constant LCU | +1.7% |
| 1985 | 1.90 trillion constant LCU | +1.9% |
| 1986 | 1.82 trillion constant LCU | -4.2% |
| 1987 | 1.11 trillion constant LCU | -39.2% |
| 1988 | 1.26 trillion constant LCU | +13.6% |
| 1989 | 1.34 trillion constant LCU | +6.8% |
| 1990 | 1.28 trillion constant LCU | -4.7% |
| 1991 | 1.25 trillion constant LCU | -1.9% |
| 1992 | 1.28 trillion constant LCU | +1.9% |
| 1993 | 1.35 trillion constant LCU | +5.8% |
| 1994 | 1.13 trillion constant LCU | -16.1% |
| 1995 | 1.14 trillion constant LCU | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 1.17 trillion constant LCU | +2.4% |
| 1997 | 1.33 trillion constant LCU | +14.0% |
| 1998 | 1.68 trillion constant LCU | +26.1% |
| 1999 | 1.29 trillion constant LCU | -23.3% |
| 2000 | 1.08 trillion constant LCU | -16.5% |
| 2001 | 1.08 trillion constant LCU | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 1.17 trillion constant LCU | +8.2% |
| 2003 | 1.04 trillion constant LCU | -10.7% |
| 2004 | 1.07 trillion constant LCU | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 1.17 trillion constant LCU | +9.3% |
| 2006 | 1.37 trillion constant LCU | +17.2% |
| 2007 | 1.42 trillion constant LCU | +3.6% |
| 2008 | 1.60 trillion constant LCU | +12.5% |
| 2009 | 1.60 trillion constant LCU | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 2.11 trillion constant LCU | +31.6% |
| 2011 | 2.37 trillion constant LCU | +12.5% |
| 2012 | 2.59 trillion constant LCU | +9.1% |
| 2013 | 2.65 trillion constant LCU | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 2.86 trillion constant LCU | +7.9% |
| 2015 | 2.56 trillion constant LCU | -10.7% |
| 2016 | 2.39 trillion constant LCU | -6.6% |
| 2017 | 2.21 trillion constant LCU | -7.3% |
| 2018 | 3.35 trillion constant LCU | +51.2% |
| 2019 | 4.20 trillion constant LCU | +25.5% |
| 2020 | 3.95 trillion constant LCU | -6.0% |
| 2021 | 4.64 trillion constant LCU | +17.4% |
| 2022 | 5.47 trillion constant LCU | +17.9% |
| 2023 | 5.35 trillion constant LCU | -2.2% |
| 2024 | 5.42 trillion constant LCU | +1.3% |
| 2025 | 5.91 trillion constant LCU | +9.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 230.30 billion constant LCU | 122.58 billion constant LCU | 375.12 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 961.14 billion constant LCU | 401.88 billion constant LCU | 1.54 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.57 trillion constant LCU | 1.11 trillion constant LCU | 1.90 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.29 trillion constant LCU | 1.13 trillion constant LCU | 1.68 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.26 trillion constant LCU | 1.04 trillion constant LCU | 1.60 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.73 trillion constant LCU | 2.11 trillion constant LCU | 4.20 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.12 trillion constant LCU | 3.95 trillion constant LCU | 5.91 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
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- 35 Bangladesh 5.83 trillion constant LCU compare
- 36 Cameroon 5.54 trillion constant LCU compare
- 37 Serbia 5.27 trillion constant LCU compare
More economy & growth data for Gabon
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.8121 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.63 Percent per annum (2029)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1907 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per capita 1,575 current US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 110.94 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per capita 916,745 current LCU per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1456 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,203 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 340,438 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual -8.53 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Gabon?
- Imports of goods and services in Gabon was 5.91 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 5.91 trillion constant LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 122.58 billion constant LCU in 1960.
- How does Gabon rank for imports of goods and services?
- Gabon ranks 34th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 131.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.